A.P. Møller – Maersk (Maersk) delivered solid financial results in the first half of 2025 driven by volume growth and operational improvements despite global trade volatility.
The company reported a 2.8% revenue increase, reaching $13.1bn, up from $12.8bn for the same period last year, fuelled by growth across all segments, particularly in its Ocean operations, according to its Q2 2025 Interim Report, released on Thursday. The report focuses on the period January 1 to June 30, 2025.
The Ocean segment saw a 2.4% revenue increase, attributed to higher volumes and additional revenue from demurrage, with the company’s focus on cost control and operational efficiency supporting these gains. The company also noted a 10% reduction in bunker costs, driven by lower bunker prices, contributing to improved financial performance.
Maersk revised its full-year 2025 financial guidance upward, reflecting stronger market demand outside North America.
The company now expects global container market volume growth of 2-4%, up from a previous estimate of 1-4%. Ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea are expected to persist throughout 2025, influencing operational strategies. Additionally, the US Presidential Executive Order dated July 31, 2025, introduced a 24% effective container-weighted import tariff, impacting the market environment.
Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said the company had experienced a strong first half of the year, driven by its operational improvement plans and the successful launch of the Gemini Cooperation.
“Our new East-West network is raising the bar on reliability and setting new industry standards. It has been a key driver of increased volumes and solid delivery of our Ocean business.
“Even with market volatility and historical uncertainty in global trade, demand remained resilient, and we’ve continued to respond with speed and flexibility. As our customers navigate these complex challenges, we remain committed to helping them build stronger and more adaptable supply chains – making sure they are ready to not just weather disruption, but to grow through it,” he said.
Maersk said in the report that it was continuing to invest in its network to enhance reliability to meet evolving global trade demands.
